Worldwide, the record for the consumption of bottled water goes to Mexico. In fact, drinking tap water in this area could pose serious health risks. Surprisingly, the second in the standings are the Italians. This excessive consumption of mineral water is due to the false belief, unfortunately very widespread, that tap water is bad for you. In fact, many discard it, but this cheap water is excellent and presents no health risks. Let’s see together what are the parameters to consider it safe and what advantages there are to consuming it.
A relief for the environment and for our wallet
Tap water is a sustainable solution to stay hydrated: in fact, it comes out of the house pipes at almost no cost and does not have any type of packaging. The hoax that consuming it would not be healthy therefore leads us to spend much more than we should. In fact, if we exploited our “domestic” water sources we would be able to save a lot of money. In fact, few think about it, but this simple trick is enough to save over 600 euros on annual spending. Furthermore, starting to take this habit could drastically reduce the amount of waste that accumulates inside our homes every day. This would also result in a smaller footprint.
Many discard it, but this cheap water is great and poses no health risks
But let’s see what scientists say about it. According to the Istituto Superiore di Sanità, the consumption of drinking water is totally comparable to that of mineral water. The only difference can be found in a mere taste factor. In fact, the bottled one can have a more pleasant taste on the palate. That of the tap, on the other hand, can vary, but its safety is still guaranteed by the Local Health Authorities. If you want more information about the water quality of your municipality, just surf the Internet and search for it on their official websites.
A misnomer
Another factor that should not be particularly concerned is the so-called “purity” of the water. This adjective, which is often used in advertisements, is particularly misleading. In fact, inside this liquid you can find many minerals that are beneficial for our health. If it were for the most part free of chemicals it would be distilled water, a substance that is dangerous to health. In fact, a habitual and prolonged consumption could lead to pathologies such as osteoporosis and hypothyroidism.
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